Tuesday, May 21, 2024 German-based cruise line TUI Cruises, in partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises, has revealed that its newest vessel, Mein Schiff 7, will embark on a test voyage from June 16 to June 21, 2024. This special “anticipation” voyage will give guests a preview of the ship’s offerings before its official christening on June 22. The preview journey will commence from Kiel, Germany, and will visit: Upon returning to Kiel Bay, the ship will be christened on June 22.
This trial run allows the crew to fine-tune their operations and offer passengers an early experience of the ship, though some services may not be fully available. Mein Schiff 7 is in its final construction phase at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Turku, Finland. It is the first new ship for TUI Cruises since the launch of Mein Schiff 2 in 2019.
Notable specifications include: Environmental considerations are a key aspect of its design, featuring low-emission marine diesel with a sulfur content of just 0.1%. Additionally, catalytic converters reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 75%, and shore power connectivity minimizes port emissions.
Following its christening, Mein Schiff 7 will begin summer sailings in the Baltic, visiting various Scandinavian ports. Key amenities and features onboard include: After the christening, the inaugural journey on June 23 will be a 14-day voyage through Norway, visiting: Subsequent cruises through September will explore additional Norwegian ports, Sweden’s Visby and .
